KTR To Undertake Statewide Padayatra In 2027

BRS working president K T Rama Rao today announced that he would undertake a Statewide padayatra in 2027, focusing on public issues, as part of efforts to reconnect with the people and strengthen the party organisation.

Interacting with media persons at Kyathanpalli in Mancherial district, he said, "Alliances have not worked for us. We will contest alone and return to power," ruling out any tie-up with the BJP.

On delimitation, KTR said that the proposed increase in Assembly and Parliamentary constituencies would create new political opportunities. "If all States receive a uniform increase in seats without reducing their existing share, there is no reason for concern," he said.

Emphasising electoral strategy, he said that the party would prioritise winnability in ticket allocation. "We will field candidates where they can win. There will be no hesitation in taking such decisions," he said, and expressed confidence that the BRS would stage a strong comeback in the next elections.

He added that leadership changes in the Godavari belt could improve the party's prospects.

Admitting shortcomings during the BRS government's tenure, KTR said that the party failed to maintain effective coordination with grassroots leaders, including cadre, sarpanches, MPTCs and mandal-level representatives. He also acknowledged that despite a large migrant workforce from north Telangana districts, the government could not formulate a comprehensive Gulf policy.

Launching a sharp attack on the Congress government led by Revanth Reddy, he alleged that key welfare schemes, Rythu Bandhu and farm loan waiver, were not being implemented properly, causing distress among farmers. The BRS leader also flagged delays in fee reimbursement that were affecting students, and claimed that public confidence in the government was declining.